2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Durango | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 90 L |
